FabSwingers.com forum: What's better? Reading a physical book or

By *VDP OP Man
over a year ago

Nottingham City Centre

Kindle, ebooks, audible or watching a video about it?

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By *it-chrissyTV/TS
over a year ago

sw. london

Booooook

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

I love both, the convenience of the kindle , but I love the feel of abook

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A physical book is personally my choice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Physical book 100%

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A physical book. I like to turn the page and see how far I've got after each time. Knowing I'm nearing the end.

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

There’s nothing quite like the smell of a new book

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Book

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't have time to read, but i devour audio books.. On my third this week

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

A book for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kindle/phone book.

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

Physical book over e-books. I prefer film over both but I realise a lot gets lost in the translation to screens.

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kindle, ebooks, audible or watching a video about it? "

A physical book is preferable. I love "earning the right" to flip each page as complete reading. Also, sounds bizarre, but I love the smell of books/publications.

Kindle for portability depending whether away from home etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Physical book wins every time, however for practical reasons it needs to be my eBook for taking on holiday or my suitcase would be full of books!

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By *ottom charlieMan
over a year ago

washington

a book every time,,

no film made has been as good as the book

if you leave a book by accident in a pub it will still be there 30 mins later where a kindle or tablet will have gone,,

you can lend a book to a friend while reading another book but you cannot lend them your kindle and read another book on it at the same time..

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By *VDP OP Man
over a year ago

Nottingham City Centre

Do books have to be 600 pages long? I sometimes feel that the author could've covered the subject or story in 200 pages. Does anybody else feel this way?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A book every time. I could be tempted to an audio book for a long drive if the narrator had a good voice. I cant read on a kindle I get no atmosphere from it, it feels to much like reading the internet.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Both. I get books from charity shop and also in online format.

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle

Prefer an actual book.

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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago

1950's Original

Tiger Woods is bringing out his autobiography it's a pop-up book

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

I love a physical book. These last couple of years I’ve converted to kindle, it’s a lot cheaper and less space needed for my reading. Plus taken to audio this year, when suffered with eye problems. Soothes me to sleep most evenings without the bruises from a book

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By *aximus74Woman
over a year ago

Manchester

Definately book . You can get lost in your own imagination with a book.. nothing better

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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago

1950's Original

Last year I read abook on levitation....I couldn't put it down

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By *ixi n DogCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

A real, paper book. We do listen to a fair few audiobooks together though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kindle/phone book. "

I’d rather read a kindle than a phone book, there’s too many numbers in a phone book

(sorry couldn’t resist)

Jokes aside I have a kindle but do tend to use my phone for reading more which is probably not good for my eyes. There’s nothing like a proper book though.

Started last night trying to get into audio books but haven’t found the right ones I think. The narrators voices are not working for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kindle/phone book.

I’d rather read a kindle than a phone book, there’s too many numbers in a phone book

(sorry couldn’t resist)

Jokes aside I have a kindle but do tend to use my phone for reading more which is probably not good for my eyes. There’s nothing like a proper book though.

Started last night trying to get into audio books but haven’t found the right ones I think. The narrators voices are not working for me. "

Yeah, some of them have me turning off immediately

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kindle/phone book.

I’d rather read a kindle than a phone book, there’s too many numbers in a phone book

(sorry couldn’t resist)

Jokes aside I have a kindle but do tend to use my phone for reading more which is probably not good for my eyes. There’s nothing like a proper book though.

Started last night trying to get into audio books but haven’t found the right ones I think. The narrators voices are not working for me.

Yeah, some of them have me turning off immediately

You need a Sean Bean accent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both. I listen to books when I’m walking, and I read actual books before bed

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"Kindle/phone book.

I’d rather read a kindle than a phone book, there’s too many numbers in a phone book

(sorry couldn’t resist)

Jokes aside I have a kindle but do tend to use my phone for reading more which is probably not good for my eyes. There’s nothing like a proper book though.

Started last night trying to get into audio books but haven’t found the right ones I think. The narrators voices are not working for me. "

I’ve been lucky and only had to do that once. A John Grisham book I just couldn’t listen to the Deep South American monotone drawl.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kindle/phone book.

I’d rather read a kindle than a phone book, there’s too many numbers in a phone book

(sorry couldn’t resist)

Jokes aside I have a kindle but do tend to use my phone for reading more which is probably not good for my eyes. There’s nothing like a proper book though.

Started last night trying to get into audio books but haven’t found the right ones I think. The narrators voices are not working for me.

Yeah, some of them have me turning off immediately

You need a Sean Bean accent

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

I like the sensory experience of reading paper books, touch, smell etc

But have learned to love kindle books (kindle, phone tablet app) being able to carry hundreds of my favourite books in my pocket, ready for anytime I have a couple of minutes to spare.

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By *inTonic2018Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Kindle, ebooks, audible or watching a video about it? "

A physical book is a special experience, but traveling with a kindle is a good, and convenient, second choice. An audio book is a different experience, which can also be extremely satisfying. Same with documentaries, where you can share the experience with others. I guess being fab members, it's all about sharing, so maybe documentaries are more appropriate here?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Reading a physical book! Defo more relaxing.

Anything on a screen is work related or social media!

Maybe its more environmentally friendly and space saving to have a e device to read on but i much prefer a physical book. No battery required

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By *ife beyondWoman
over a year ago

mid Kent

Kindle definately.. i devour 2-3 books a week (and often go back a few years later to read again) if i had physical books, id need another house to store them in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Clear cut choice: My kindle is loaded with smut!

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham

Book but I read so many and quickly that carrying around a library of books on a kindle is a godsend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1st books

2nd audiobooks - great when travelling

3rd kindle - format just doesn’t appeal but perhaps as a late adopter hard to shift from physical books.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

A physical book is a pleasure to behold, when done properly,

They are easier on the eye, and look great on a book shelf. Eye strain is more pronounced on a digital screen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kindle, ebooks, audible or watching a video about it? "

I miss physical books but storage wise a kindle is much easier

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I love a proper book. I have just bought a kindle though for space saving when away

J x

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

For me a kindle beats a physical book. It's just so very convenient - other than cookbooks or art books I never read a physical book any more.

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By *inTonic2018Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Clear cut choice: My kindle is loaded with smut!

Any recommendations?

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

A real book every time x

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Kindle otherwise books tend to take over my house

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hardback definitely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Books. Just the physical act of reading them, turning pages etc.

Also like my CD or DVD collection they're kinda apart of the furniture, I like being surrounded by my stuff

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I prefer paper books but they aren't practical all the time for me.

I have both

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By *VDP OP Man
over a year ago

Nottingham City Centre

You can't beat a dodgy pdf download

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Real book! I love being surrounded by them too so have lots of bookcases, although I always give away my favourites and never get them back.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

You can't beat a proper book, in my opinion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have been reading kindle books for years. I understand the nostalgia with paper books. But kindle is just lot more convenient.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A book! It's the best feeling holding a book x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love listening to a book on a long run or walk.

Bedtimes is for reading.

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

Book. No contest! My house is like a library - they're my prized possessions! A kindle would just not be the same

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Book!!! Can’t forget to charge it!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate reading physical books nowadays.

They're crap to hold. They don't light up at night. You can never find the one you want. Take up loads of space. And despite people going on about the 'smell of old books' they actually reek.

Apart from recipe books. They're still best as books.

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

"I hate reading physical books nowadays.

They're crap to hold. They don't light up at night. You can never find the one you want. Take up loads of space. And despite people going on about the 'smell of old books' they actually reek.

Apart from recipe books. They're still best as books."

Heathen!

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

An old fashioned book of course. No comparison. Ebooks and such like are fine for quick reference or when access to a physical one is not possible.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hate reading physical books nowadays.

They're crap to hold. They don't light up at night. You can never find the one you want. Take up loads of space. And despite people going on about the 'smell of old books' they actually reek.

Apart from recipe books. They're still best as books.

Heathen!

No I'm all modern and sophisticated

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

"I hate reading physical books nowadays.

They're crap to hold. They don't light up at night. You can never find the one you want. Take up loads of space. And despite people going on about the 'smell of old books' they actually reek.

Apart from recipe books. They're still best as books.

Heathen!

No I'm all modern and sophisticated

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By *otBunsHunWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I love my kindle, it's great for when you're short on space and books tend to be cheaper in ebook form also. But I love to see my actual real books on their shelves

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